Down on Grayson voted best pet-friendly restaurant

Down on Grayson wins the Reader’s Choice Award for Pet-Friendly Restaurant.

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Down on Grayson’s pet-friendly patio likely earned the restaurant its Reader’s Choice Award. “The tables are far enough away from each other, so you’re not in someone else’s way,” said KateDown on Grayson’s pet-friendly patio likely earned the restaurant its Reader’s Choice Award. “The tables are far enough away from each other, so you’re not in someone else’s way,” said Kate Courtney, a project manager at the restaurant.

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Courtney, who has two golden retrievers, always wanted a comfortable restaurant where she could bring her dogs. She kept that in mind when creating the vision for Down on Grayson.

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Down on Grayson is convenient for downtown dog-walkers.

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While every pet it welcomed outdoors, only service dogs are allowed inside the restaurant.

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The restaurant serves hearty American dishes such as charbroiled burgers, sirloin steaks and crispy chicken sandwiches. “It’s an approachable, easy place where there’s always something for everyone,”The restaurant serves hearty American dishes such as charbroiled burgers, sirloin steaks and crispy chicken sandwiches. “It’s an approachable, easy place where there’s always something for everyone,” Courtney said.

Every dog-lover longs for that perfect pet-friendly restaurant, where an owner can enjoy a good meal with their furry best friend.

San Antonio pet-owners have found that place at Down on Grayson, the 2018 Reader’s Choice Award for Pet-Friendly Restaurant.

“We are super excited and honored,” said Katie Courtney, a project manager at the restaurant. “We’ve made every effort to make sure that people and their pets are well taken care of.”

A large outdoor patio is likely what earned the restaurant its top spot. The white picnic tables are sizable, and the striped umbrellas provide a shady space for owners and pets.

“The tables are far enough away from each other, so you’re not in someone else’s way, and we also have misters and fans so everyone can keep cool when its 95 or 100 degrees,” Courtney said.

Down on Grayson, which is near The Pearl, also is conveniently located for downtown dog-walkers.

“A lot of people come and walk their dogs along the river and take them to the farmer’s market,” Courtney said. “And because we do have a relatively large patio, it is an easy choice to bring your dog.”

While only service dogs are allowed inside, the restaurant encourages all pets to come (on a leash) to the patio. They can sit comfortably while their owners enjoy the food from the restaurant’s varied menu.

It serves hearty American dishes such as char-broiled burgers, sirloin steaks and crispy chicken sandwiches. The restaurant also offers an eclectic drinks menu that has all the regulars (frozen Margaritas, mimosas) and some irregulars (a gin and peach cooler, a spiced Margarita with jalapeño).

“We want pets to be just as comfortable as their owners,” Courtney said. “It’s an approachable, easy place where there’s always something for everyone.”